The Azure Space and Spectrum team seeks an experienced Program Manager (PM) to lead efforts in the virtualization of modems and ground segment processing for the space and satellite industry. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of space communications and software radio to bring the customers’ perspective to development initiatives and own product vision in an agile engineering process. You will work closely with both external partners and the Space & Spectrum development teams to drive the virtualization of space communications with cloud technologies.

Our team is part of Azure Special Capabilities, Infrastructure, and Innovation (ASCII), reporting to the CTO of Azure Global. ASCII explores new technology areas and applications, demonstrates break-through capabilities, and brings new approaches and solutions to address the needs of government and critical industries with Azure. As a member of ASCII, you will work in a team-oriented environment that values creativity, knowledge sharing, and employee growth. We seek out new and different perspectives, exercise curiosity, and embrace a culture of learning. In this role, you will have substantial opportunity to shape technical direction, make a tangible and positive impact, and obtain unique and valuable experience across an array of technologies. At Microsoft, successful program managers are customer-focused, create clarity in the development process, challenge assumptions, and cultivate collaboration.

As we develop and grow our business to enable new spectrum processing capabilities, we will identify and take on advanced projects to push the art-of-the-possible with Azure. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on (and off) the planet to achieve more, and we strive to make Azure the best cloud for every industry and customer. Join us and build the future of global computing and connectivity!

Responsibilities

Takes a leadership program management role and owns the successful delivery of products and capabilities to partners & customers.

Interact with external customers and partners to derive technical architectures, requirements, and develop program roadmaps.

Work with our development team to execute technical program roadmaps and vision.

Execute new technical ideas that build on and enhance Azure’s cloud compute and networking.

Communicate, share ideas, and collaboratively work with partner teams, PMs, and leads.

Stay abreast and informed of the latest technologies and share your findings and insights about their utility and potential for our technical development efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

5+ years of experience working in technical programs or projects

Technical experience in space and satellite communications systems, such as on-orbit payloads and ground segment processing

Knowledge in the virtualization of modems with software radio, including accelerated processing (e.g., FPGAs, GPUs) and edge computing

Proven experience as an engineer or program or product manager on complex technical projects

Desired Qualifications: 

Direct engineering experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems

Knowledge of software development tools commonly used by software modem developers

Experience working with cloud platforms and services

The candidate should be equally comfortable interacting with anyone: from a very technical developer to a business-focused executive.

Has an understanding of existing customer pain-points and barriers to virtualization in the industry today

Experience developing new partnerships and working with industry to solve technical and business challenges with new product offerings

Ability to collaborate within and across teams effectively

Strong analytical and strategic capabilities, with excellent written and presentation skills

Experience with Government-focused and/or -funded projects and experience with Government customers

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: 

Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

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